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Teaching Culture For a Better Tomorrow: How Indigenous Colombians are Shaping Their Future

By: Dustin Petridge | Lifestyle Editor Photo Courtesy of World History Encyclopedia. Special Thanks to Dr. Juan Luis Mata for Translation. On Mar. 11, Dr. Laureen Fregeau hosted a live conversation from both the United States and Colombia with Jay Martin, an indigenous activist from the outskirts of Bogota, the nation’s capital.  Held as an educational event, the discussion highlighted the importance of maintaining the … Continue reading Teaching Culture For a Better Tomorrow: How Indigenous Colombians are Shaping Their Future

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Equal Justice Across Generations: Honoring Dr. Martin Luther King

By: Dustin Petridge | Lifestyle Editor On Jan. 21, the University of South Alabama’s Community Engagement Team kicked off the semester with a live conversation called Equal Justice Across Generations to honor Martin Luther King Jr.’s legacy on the week of his birthday.  In partnership with the Equal Justice Initiative, several speakers guided the conversation, addressing topics ranging from the Civil Rights Campaign of the … Continue reading Equal Justice Across Generations: Honoring Dr. Martin Luther King

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New Year, New Administration: Biden/Harris and the Coming Changes

By: Kenyan Carter | News Editor On Jan. 20, a historic Inauguration Day held at the White House as Joe Biden was sworn in as the 46th President of the United States and Kamala Harris made history as the first woman, African American and Asian American, sworn in as vice president.  Lady Gaga, Jennifer Lopez headlined the socially distanced inauguration event, and Garth Brooks, 22-year-old … Continue reading New Year, New Administration: Biden/Harris and the Coming Changes

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